Walk for Weims is a nationwide initiative uniting the Weimaraner community in support of volunteer-led rescue organizations. Media inquiries, interview requests, and press materials are available below.

Quick Facts Snapshot

• Held annually in April, in conjuntion with National Weimaraner Day (April 12)

• 8 volunteer-led rescue partners nationwide

• 14 organized walks scheduled for 2026

• 180 participants in year one

• 50 walkers registered within the first 12 hours of 2026 registration

Founder Bio

Michelle Linton

Founder, Walk for Weims

Michelle Linton is the founder of Walk for Weims, a nationwide awareness and fundraising initiative held annually on National Weimaraner Day to unite the Weimaraner community in support of rescue.

Her connection to the breed began in early childhood when her family raised Weimaraners. What started as admiration for their striking silver coats and piercing blue eyes evolved into a lifelong commitment to advocacy, rescue, and education.

Michelle brings more than 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, marketing, and business development to her work. She has served local, regional, and national nonprofit organizations, specializing in leveraging technology and strategic communications to help lean teams maximize visibility, strengthen donor engagement, and expand impact.

For over a decade, she has volunteered with Weimaraner rescue organizations, assisting with fostering, fundraising, home visits, veterinary coordination, and graphic design. As a foster, adopter, and longtime Weimaraner owner, she understands firsthand the unique needs of this intelligent, high-energy sporting breed.

She currently shares her home with Lola, a rescued Weimaraner and daily reminder that advocacy begins at home.

In addition to her nonprofit work, Michelle is the founder of Gray Ghost Designs & Gifts, a Weimaraner-inspired lifestyle brand that celebrates the breed while promoting responsible ownership and rescue awareness.

Michelle believes one of the greatest challenges facing rescue organizations today is limited volunteer capacity paired with limited time to effectively market their mission. Through Walk for Weims, she aims to create a unified national moment that expands reach, attracts new supporters, and strengthens the future of Weimaraner rescue.

Available Interview Topics

• The future of breed-specific rescue

• Responsible Weimaraner ownership

• Leveraging technology to support volunteer nonprofits

• Building national grassroots movements

• The role of National Weimaraner Day in breed advocacy

Media Conact

Michelle Linton
Founder, Walk for Weims

walkforweims@gmail.com

Local media outlets are encouraged to connect with participating National Rescue Partners and walk organizers for community-specific coverage opportunities.